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I'm partial to the classifieds. This is probably the highest ink:space ratio in the entire paper, except for B/W photos.

One sheet will do it, you'll get 3-5 layers wrapped around by the time you're done.

Newsprint produces a very smooth edge. But on some razors it also produces a duller edge, and I can't really...

That's a good description of day-1 feather sharp. It's pretty spooky, even after you're used to it.

If the 0.25 micron diamond will pull it off then that's probably the way to go unless you just really dislike paddles. I never got new-feather levels of of sharp out of my 0.25 micron paddle, though...

I dunno. I don't own one myself. But I've never heard anybody claim that 1/4 micron diamond will get you a day-1 feather edge, whereas at least two experienced members have attested to the 1/2...

You're in luck. $280 for a 30k (0.48 micron) Shapton Glassstone. And that's a day-1 feather, not some lame day-5 feather.

A light touch on the 15k Shapton will frequently get you an edge that's comparable to what you'll get from chrome oxide. And according to Chris Moss the 30k Shapton will get you an edge that's...

If you're going to a 1 micron abrasive before going to the .5 micron then you're getting the benefits already, or at least most of the benefits.

The 3 micron abrasive is the same grit as the 8k...